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1961 BUICK ELECTRA HARDTOP

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Trim Levels

Hardtop* Hardtop* Sedan

    1961 Buick Electra

  • VIN 7H8012507
  • The VIN decodes to a 1961 Buick Electra.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1961
    Make
    Buick
  • Series
    Electra
    Trim Level
    Hardtop
  • Production
    4250
    Base Price
    $3460.00 USD
  • Origin
    United States
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Model Number
    4737
    Doors
    2
  • Body Maker
    Fisher
    Weight
    4260 lbs
  • Brakes
  • Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
    Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
  • Brake Size
    12 in.
  • Capacities
  • Transmission
    24 pt.
    Fuel Tank
    20 gal.
  • Rear Differential
    6.5 pt.
    Oil
    4 qt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Carter or Rochester
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    3.23 :1
  • Dimension
  • Length
    219.2 in.
    Height
    57.1 in.
  • Wheelbase
    126 in.
    Rear Tread
    61 in.
  • Front Tread
    62 in.
    Width
    78 in.
  • Engine
  • Torque
    445@2800 ft/lbs
    Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Bore and Stroke
    4 3/16 & 3 41/64 in.
    Brake Horsepower
    325@4400 hp
  • Main Bearings
    5
    Compression Ratio
    10.25 :1
  • Engine No. Location
    On extension on left block forward of valve lifter cover.
    Engine Type
    Downdraft 4-barrel
  • Displacement
    401.11 cu. in.
    Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
  • Rated Horsepower
    56.11 hp
    Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Cylinders
    8
    Engine Type
    Turbine Drive automatic
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
    Exhaust System
    Single with crossover
  • Radiator
    Tube and center
    Battery
    12
  • Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
    Cooling System
    17 Quarts
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Power steering
    Optional
    Pushbutton Radio
    Optional
  • Power brakes
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Integral power
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
    Rear Suspension
    Coil springs
  • Transmission
  • Drive
    Rear wheel drive
    Gears
    3
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    On hinge pillar post & on top of insturment panel left side.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Spare Location
    Trunk
    Tire Size
    8 x 15

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